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I like to warm up a bit then lift - it's what has changed my body the fastest so I never want to go into my lifting with less energy because I used it for cardio. Afterwards I hit cardio, stretch and call it a day.

Women won't bulk unless you start a program for body building. Use weights, why be a smaller version of yourself after losing the weight when you can change your body using weights with cardio? I like the idea of doing Jillian dvds, she does a nice combo. Don't be afraid of bulk...it won't happen.

I started at 240 in a size 22...never thought I'd get out of that size. I'm in a size 16 now but would love love love to get back into a 14. My goal was a 16, but like you said, nothing wrong with making a new goal :) Be sure to keep an eye on the pant size changing...the scale has not moved much for me throughout my…

Amazing!!! Keep it up, it's working!!! I just finished the 30DS and have results that made the butt kicking worth it! I just started her Killer Buns and Thighs dvd and I'm sweating a TON and burned nearly 500 calories! Going to stick with Jillian for several dvds and see what happens. Great work, you're doing awesome!

I started here at 235. The gym bored me back then so I did fitness video games at home and I loved them! Zumba on Wii, Wii Fit, I had the board thing, it was great for getting me started. Then I moved on to DVDs by Denise Austin, dabbled in some by Jillian Michaels, and LOVED tae bo and kickboxing. Once that got boring…

If you're trying to keep the fiber on the high end (a very good idea) I definitely would try nixing the Metamucil and eating more leafy greens like kale, broccoli, cabbage, etc. A couple of pieces of fruit in the morning and a lot of veggies at lunch and dinner help make meeting my goal of 31g/day very doable without…

How inspiring. I'm so happy for you I have CHILLS!!!! Congrats girl, you did it!!!!!

Yep! And Even if you can't walk far, just get up, walk to the front of your house. Then to the back as you get moving more...that theory about an object in motion tends to stay in motion is RIGHT. It definitely fluctuates - weight I mean - so don't focus on that. Focus on just moving a little more each day, you'll get…

I had to end the vegetarian thing for this very reason :/ It's tough. But this info is good. I just didn't get into fake meat, and tofu at home - I never quite mastered. I hope you can find ways to get what you need. I've been eating more veggies lately, like more than I typically eat at one sitting, and they do give you a…

Exactly. We too have similar stats, but I've been stuck at same number since last March - :( I only just realized it's been a YEAR at the same weight. But I can wear smallest size I've been at since I had my daughter 12 yrs ago, so something is working. To answer your question, yes, I'm living proof...for better or for…

I think this is the case. I know I have had to change my breakfast choices seeing the numbers here on MFP as I enter my food, so I'm betting a bowl of Fruit Loops and a huge bagel or muffin aren't really helpful. #shrugs

I need ideas as well!!!!

I want to get a Yonanas maker this spring so I can have it in the warmer months - I love ice cream but not in the winter!! Easy, yummy, and about 100 cals. That I can do. I like to take a sheet of graham crackers, a decent layer of whipped cream and pudding - I prefer chocolate - all on top of the graham cracker. When my…

You look AMAZING!!! I lost about 25lbs in a year and always felt like...why can't I hit those huge numbers like some?!? But your story is a reminder that each of us is different and just how great we can look in just a year's time! CONGRATS!! And yes...I LOVE strength training too!!!

I want my family to love me, so I enjoy a big cup (about 3 "cups" on coffee maker) in the morning of Half-Caff just because I can get a real buzz from straight caffeinated. Everything in moderation, I figure, and I drink a gallon of water a day so I think instead of juice/pop, a big cup of coffee is probably ok :) If not,…

LOVE this!! Thanks SO much! Please feel FREE to share any time! I have the hardest time coming up with menu plans each week!

I used to buy veggies, steam them, then puree them to freeze for 'fillers' in different recipes. I feel DUMB for never considering baby food for the job! Lol! This is brilliant! Definitely going to buy some when I go shopping again!

Great tips! I ALWAYS struggle with lunch ideas! I don't eat much meat either and I know it's not safe to eat tuna sandwiches every day lol, so these tips help a LOT! Especially the pasta suggestion. It's the perfect time of day to eat pasta, a large salad, a piece of fruit - filling and will give me great energy! I love…

Denver, CO - Our daughter was born when I was 22, I was 21 when I got preggo. Seems the majority of the parents in our kids' classes are closer to my parents' ages, which is fine, but when my daughter was in kindergarten I felt like we were BABIES in comparison!! I definitely hope my kids wait longer to have kids, live a…

The ONLY way to reach your goals is to REALLY decide that THIS is what you want for yourself. Realize only YOU can do it, but YOU can do it! And, try to exercise most days/wk. Good luck!!

I couldn't get it to copy the website, but the one I like a LOT is by Biochem, it's a 100% Vegan protein powder. I think I've used vanilla twice before I ran low on funds one month and had to get something different ;) Hope you find one you like!!

Do you live near a Sprouts or Vitamin Cottage type store? Go in and check out some of the protein powders made with Hemp. If you haven't tried that I thought it was fine, esp with some fruit tossed in with vanilla almond milk. I'll try to remember what I used from Sprouts - it is my favorite, far cheaper than Shakeology…

My dad's side, esp the women, are morbidly obese. But I'll be darned if I'm that way. It makes the battle tougher for me but I def am predisposed to being quite large :( My kids are thin, like you said, and I hope they can learn healthy eating/living from me and hubby.

I used http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/ to check my healthy weight range and it's FAR above what I thought I could achieve without losing muscle. The case may be the same for you - I've never seen it presented this way and when I read the info in the quote above I thought it a good idea to figure it out…

The Mile High City, Denver, Colorado! 80 degrees here today, 60 or so tomorrow! If you like a variety of temps, this is the place to be lol! Lots of SUN too <3

I have to take an iron supplement daily. The one I liked best was http://store.veganessentials.com/vegan-iron-by-veglife-p1741.aspx because it has Vitamin C built into it so I could just take it and be on my way. I'm taking Nature Made's Iron supplement now because I was tired of having to buy more so I got a big bottle at…

We are getting a Havanese puppy in the spring and I can't WAIT! I think we're set on naming him Bronx!

I only recently started jogging. I like it only because I'm seeing FAST results in my legs - something I didn't think would ever happen. But I walked hills, did elliptical, and bike and I'm down 25lbs since joining MFP last year. You can do it, it really is all about MOVING!

That is SO inspiring!!! Great work and congrats!!!!

Lots of good stuff here!! I started off with DVDs by Denise Austin. I got them from my library and did something most days/week. I do agree with the weights and weight-bearing stuff too, it'll change your body faster than just cardio. From Denise Austin I moved up to some taebo, Billy Blanks' Favorite Moves in particular.…